Bahamas 2024 - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Student and Adult

Bahamas Student Mission Trip 2024

The Bahamas Student Mission Team will be serving in Grand Bahama Island with Servant Life. The team will prepare for a week of ministry to local children through activities  such as Vacation Bible School and sports (basketball). The team may also participate in a physical work project.  A parent or guardian must accompany the student on this trip. Most importantly, there will be opportunities for personal spiritual growth, relationship development among team members, meaningful devotional and worship time, and quiet times for reflection and prayer.

THE STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN/GRANDPARENT MUST COMPLETE SEPARATE APPLICATIONS.
 
APPLICATION IS OPEN TO 6th, 7th, or 8th GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OR ADULT
APPLICATION OPENS: August 30th
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31st
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: November 6
$250 DEPOSIT DUE: Upon acceptance

TRIP COST: 

• $1300 per person
• Cost covers airfare, ground transportation, meals, accommodations, taxes, tariffs & fees, team shirt, travel insurance, devotional journal. 
• Team members are responsible for their own spending money for snacks or souvenirs.
• Payment due dates:
  • Deposit                      Upon Acceptance      $250
  • Payment #1               December 15             $300
  • Payment #2               January 15                 $375
  • Final Payment           February 15                $375 

DEPOSIT: The $250 deposit is paid using the credit card on file with the online application or by a check made out to Christ Journey Church. Please notify the Missions Office with your preference, otherwise your credit card will be charged $250 upon acceptance.
 
FINAL PAYMENT: 
If final payment is not completed by the deadlines set above, the credit card on file with Service Reef will be charged the remainder of the trip cost owed at least 14 days before the first day of trip.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL AS A BAHAMAS 2020 MISSION TRIP TEAM MEMBER:

• Each student must be accompanied on this trip by one parent or guardian
• Preferably has served as a volunteer at a Christ Journey City Serve or local mission project
• Church membership is preferred but not required
• Group membership is preferred but not required
• Serving as a volunteer at Christ Journey Church, or in school or community is preferred but not required
• Regular involvement in Christ Journey Student Ministry (Shift) is preferred but not required
• Is willing to attend all team meetings
• Has a passport which is valid for at least six months past the date of trip

RISK LEVEL INFORMATION

• Bahamas: Level 1 Low Risk

IMMUNIZATIONS:
All team members are to make their own decisions regarding immunizations and medicines for in-country travel based on the CDC recommendations and consultation with a primary care or international travel physician. Immunization expenses are the responsibility of the team member.
 
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBLITY:
Acceptance onto the team requires an immediate $250 deposit with the credit card on file or by check. All financial obligations for the trip are the responsibility of the team member. Failure to meet financial deadlines may result in cancellation of being a team member. Remember to trust God to provide as you respond to the call to go on mission – “Where God guides, He provides!” Also, both the student and the parent/guardian are responsible for the full cost of the per person fee for this trip.
 
DONATIONS:
Any monetary donations designated for a team member are tax-deductible as allowed by the IRS and are non-refundable.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If the number of applications for this trip exceeds the number of available spaces, then priority will be given to Christ Journey members and then to Christ Journey attendees. Applicants who are not members of or who do not attend Christ Journey Church will be considered on a case-by-case basis and only if there is space available. 
 
CONTACT:
Christ Journey Church Missions
305-448-4425 x402
[email protected]